The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors Near Me in st louis, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near st louis, MO. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Terry Moore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Rama Atluri is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Atluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Atluri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Atluri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Parks is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Parks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Parks is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 5C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Schwartz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Gonzalez-Mayda is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gonzalez-Mayda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Gonzalez-Mayda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    Washington Univ.

    4901 Forest Park Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Paley is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Paley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Neuroretinitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Paley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 5C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Filipino, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepali Sen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Lupus Nephritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Sen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    Physician Groups LC

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 14A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sherry Shuman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Shuman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anand Kadakia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kadakia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy and Relapsing Polychondritis. Dr. Kadakia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine

    Caduceus Corporation

    11200 Tesson Ferry Rd, Suite 100, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Ojile is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ojile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Drowsiness, and Central Sleep Apnea. Dr. Ojile is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required
    13100 Manchester Road, Suite 70, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshy Pathiparampil is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pathiparampil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Pathiparampil is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Pathiparampil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Internal Medicine

    Rheumatology & Internal Medicine Associates Of West County PC

    3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 500D, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Carroll is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Experienced in Relapsing Polychondritis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3023 N Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Temprano is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Temprano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Temprano is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Relapsing Polychondritis?

    Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is characterized by recurrent swelling and inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint and gives shape and support to other parts of the body. Other parts of the body that may be involved are the airways (trachea), costal (rib) cartilage, eyes, heart, vascular (veins) system, skin, kidney, and nervous system. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person depending on which parts of the body are affected. The exact underlying cause of RP is unknown. There are thought to be genetic and other unknown factors involved. RP often occurs along with autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and clinical examination. Other more common conditions may need to be excluded before RP can be diagnosed.

    When should I see a Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near st louis, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near st louis, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near st louis, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near st louis, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near st louis, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Relapsing Polychondritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Relapsing Polychondritis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Relapsing Polychondritis doctor near st louis, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Relapsing Polychondritis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Relapsing Polychondritis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Relapsing Polychondritis doctors near st louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Relapsing Polychondritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Relapsing Polychondritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Relapsing Polychondritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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